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U.S. Trade Rep Urges Japan Progress on Auto and Insurer Access

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman on Monday urged Japan to open its market to American cars and insurance companies, which would pave the way for a broader regional free trade agreement. Froman told reporters that the ongoing talks with Japan …

Consumer Groups Worry U.S.-EU Trade Pact Will Weaken Health, Privacy Regulations

U.S. consumer groups plan to raise concerns on Wednesday about a proposed free trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, which they fear could weaken important government health, environmental and food safety regulations and undermine privacy on …